Employee Highlights

Employee Highlights

Employee of the Month – Ximena Pena

The March Employee of the Month: Ximena Pena, NVC Enrollment Team Support Specialist, Vista Central  What her peers say anonymously:  Ximena Pena consistently goes above and beyond what is asked of her. It is not surprising for Ximena to be the first in the office or the last to leave. Her excellent listening skills and empathy

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Wildcat Spirit Award – Steven Montemayor

Wildcat Spirit Award Bestowed to Steven Montemayor, NVC Dean by Caroline Kuyucogulu The Wildcat Spirit award recipient for the month of March truly exemplifies Sparkle’s (NVC Wildcat) and NVC’s can-do spirit and energy. His boundless enthusiasm for everything he does and his infectious attitude uplift everyone around him. His remarkable ability to infuse humor and

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NVC President Added to SWRI Board of Trustee

Northwest Vista College President Dr. Amy Bosley recently was invited by Southwest Research Institute CEO Adam Hamilton, P.E., to serve as an Advisory Trustee. She attended the 76th Southwest Research Institute’s Advisory Trustee & Board of Directors meeting on Feb. 19, and learned about the latest research on renewable energy, total solar eclipse, and many

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NVC Faculty and Staff Attend TACHE

Northwest Vista College staff and faculty members attended the 49th Annual TACHE State Conference in San Antonio Feb. 21-24. Since its formation in 1974, the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) is dedicated to improving and advancing education, along with personal and professional development opportunities for Latinos/Hispanics/Chicanos in higher education. The 2024 conference

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New NVC College Coordinator of High School Programs

Carrie Villarreal NVC College Coordinator of High School Programs From Carrie: Though new to the role of Coordinator of High School Programs, I am not new to education. Prior to joining the NVC community, I was a K-12 educator for the past 15 years. I’ve held a variety of roles – high school English teacher

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February Employee of the Month: Armando Sanchez

February Employee of the Month: Armando “Mando” Sanchez What his peers say anonymously:  Armando always voices that what we all do is “for the students” and they are truly an educator at heart. This core is demonstrated by this individual, not only verbally, but in action. As he works with external partners, he owns the

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Elizabeth Murray – Top Cornhole Athlete

Congratulations to Elizabeth Murray for being a top athlete in the American Cornhole League.  In Texas, she’s ranked No. 146 out of 412. Also recently Elizabeth and her husband, Michael Murray, took home champions in an open doubles competition.  The pictures was at the 2024 ACL Open #8 in Bryan, TX They won the Tier

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Wildcat Spirit Award – Caroline Kuyumcuoglu

Congratulations to Caroline Kuyumcuoglu – Program Coordinator, INRW/English By Judy Camargo The time has come for Sparkle and me to part. The individual who is the recipient of the February 2024 NVC Wildcat Spirit award shines like the sun! She approaches her work with students with immense kindness, compassion, and respect. The infectious energy, warmth,

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Valencia College Visits NVC

Representatives from Valencia College in Florida recently visited Northwest Vista College as one of their Texas tour of three community colleges. The team from Valencia College explored NVC’s holistic student services and advising. We look forward to our continued collaboration. Valencia College Notable Highlights Valencia College was named the best community college in the nation

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Wildcat Spirit Award – Judy Camargo

Judy Camargo NVC College & Grants Development Director Judy Camargo always helps with anything she is tasked to help with. I feel like there is no task too big or tough that this person can’t handle. She is amazing at following the rules and guidelines set before her. Judy always works with the utmost integrity

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January 2024 Employee of the Month: Adriana Cantu

January Employee of the Month Adriana Cantu NVC Counselor What their peers say anonymously:  Adriana is a valued member of our department and a valued colleague to the many staff and faculty she have supported over the years. Adriana is intentional about every interaction and demonstrates respect and compassion for everyone she comes into contact

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Congrats to NVC Leaders

Congratulations to our Northwest Vista College Colleagues 2023 Leadership Development Program Robert Ayala Rachael Bower Christina Brown Garvin Dansby Teresa Dimas Russell Frohardt Robin Lund Elladean Moreno Yolanda Reyes-Guevara Felix Salinas Janie Scott Paula Gavin Azalea Ramirez  2024 Leadership Development Program – Aspiring Leaders Training Adriana Alcala Richelle Gwinn Monica Madrid Armando Sanchez            Effective

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